The crowd start to get on Cleggs back after a few wayward kicks.

A dull couple of minutes with a few blood injuries requiring the doctors to run on to do a few patch ups.

Coyi

A good kick by Newcastle followed by a better chase gives Clegg a chance to land another penalty but the kick falls to the side.

Newcastle scrum comes under pressure giving Irish an penalty which Humphrey's should have converted.

Humphrey starts from where he left off drilling yet another ball deep into the Newcastle territory.

Half time whistle blows with Irish leading 8-6 at half time. Probably a fair result for the first half with Irish playing the more attractive rugby but Falcons holding up well at scrum and line out. The weather is playing into the Falcons hands and the second half wind will blow slightly in their favour. If Irish can keep the set piece solid and the weather holds off they look to be in good position with Tagicakibau playing very well.

Held up by Newcastle, referee reverts back to a penalty for offside.

Irish playing an attractive brand and are rewarded with a penalty which leaves them with a line out 10m from the Falcon line.

Good play by Humphreys nudging the ball into the Newcastle 5m.